V-Chip
Canadian
V-Chip Ratings
0 E - Exempt.
Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk
shows, music videos, and vadety programming.
O C - Programming
Intended
for Children.
Violence Guidelines:
There will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive
behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic or
unrealistic in nature.
C8+ - Programming
Intended
for Children
8 and Over.
Violence Guidelines: Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and
will show the consequences of the acts. There will be no offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
G - General Audience.
Programming
will contain little violence and wilI be sensitive to themes which could affect
younger children.
PG - Parental Guidance.
Programming
intended for a general audience, but which may not be suitable for younger
children. Parents may consider some content not appropnate
for children aged 8-13.
14+ - 14Years and Older.
Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by preteens and early
teens. Programming may contain mature themes and scenes of intense violence.
18+ - Adult.
Material intended for mature audiences only.
Directions to set Canadian V-Chip Ratings:
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Press the MENU button
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To V-CHIP
• I_
To operate (Lock icon I[]1 appears)
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Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup options
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To SET CANADIAN
RATINGS ENG (for English)
• I_
To enter ratings menu
For example, to block viewing of programming
rated 14+ and 18+ :
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To the 18+ Column
• I_
To turn on the lock
,LV
To the 14+ Column
• _
To turn on the lock
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To FINISH
• I_
To save settings and exit
• For instructions on "Set Canadian Ratings FRE (in French)", please see page 31 in the French side of
this user's guide.
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